The General C. Krulak Thread XV

[eastie]

100 metres states on it, wasnt cheap either.

[Olneythelonely]

100 metres states on it, wasnt cheap either.

Last question, were you walking on the ocean floor?

[Edvard Remberg]

Question:
What is the on-going rate for a 10ATM watch these days?
And if I have one with 30ATM, how far down can i go?

(sorry - i couldn't 'water'-resist)

Back on topic.: I feel it is a real minus, that i can't take new Villa shirts for the kids in my wifes family in Brazil, as I promised them last time (leaving next week). I wanted to start some young supporters there - but now they have to go with last seasons 3rd kit (the blue one), as that was all i could get now.

Hope all parties will learn from it, as I don't believe its only Villa or only Nike who is at "fault" here.

[Apyadg]

It's every year though, for one reason or another.

It was out in mid-June last year? The year before we'd just moved to Acorns, the year before that, we'd just signed a deal with Nike. We should still be with Nike+FxPro next year, so we'll have no excuses.

Edit: Just the away kit out in June (20th), the home kit wasn't out until August, I can't remember what excuse they had for that.

[Morten]

Hello General

I am a subscriber to the match programme, Aston Villa News & Record. Last year the subscribtions were handled by the company Programmemaster. I have tried to renew my subscribtion, but they claim it is not possible yet, because they have not been informed of prices by Aston Villa. Are you / the club aware of that ? It is only 10 days to the first home game and it will probably not be possible to place a subscribtion in time.

All the best for the new season.

[Hookeysmith]

General

Can we have an update how season tickets are progressing
also the expected attendance for tomorrow night (considering it is live on free tv)

[ckrulak]

General Krulak here:

1.  TRO.  The kit.  I am not sure I can agree with your comment that this has been an ongoing problem that somehow the Club should have/could have solved.  The history of the kit is pretty obvious to all...first year was spent trying to negotiate the Nike deal and for reasons beyond OUR control, we were not able to nail it down earlier...the contract with the previous sponsor (which we did not sign) held us captive to a certain date.  Next kits were again held up over sponsor issues...acorns or no acorns...and this year is as I stated.  Don't for a minute think that the Club is happy about this...we aren't.  But to discount the reality of what has transpired is not good either.

2.  East 19.  I am very sorry to hear about the watch.  I think others have already indicated but the term "water resistant" is far different than "water proof."  I would never take a water resistant watch into a shower, ocean or pool...as it is only resistant to water.  I am not sure what can be done at this date...although I might recommend that you go to the Villa store and speak to John Greenfield about the issue and see if he has some suggestions.

3.  mcgrath_85:  As you already know, I do not get involved in players and transfers.  I understand what you have said but I am not quite sure I agree.  Without causing any angst, I would say that we have picked up some quality players and you just need to look at our roster to see some of them.  One is "quality" enough to have a big offer on the table right now...so he can't be that bad.  Bottom Line:  No, we haven't attracted a Ronaldo...that is accurate.  To say that we have not attracted nor purchased a "quality" player is something that is debatable.  Again, I am not going to get into players...that is not my remit.

[Risso]

Dear General

This is only my opinion, and may well be miles from the actual truth, but as we enter the 5th year of Randy's ownership, things don't feel quite "right" somehow.  You've said that Randy is as passionate as ever, and I don't doubt your word for a second, and I also would not question his brilliant support of the manager, which is obviously matched in our club's history.

But there seems like there's an air of resignation around the club that we're not that sure we can compete any more.  I know that Man City with their money have caused a seismic shift in English football, but even so, there just doesn't seem to be the excitement and certainty that we WILL get there that there was 4 years ago.

I know we have to reduce the wage bill, and can appreciate the reasons why, but there just seems to be a lack of good news surrounding the club this summer.

Plenty of people will disagree and just say that I'm being my usual grumpy self, but I suppose I just want a sign that we're still pulling our guts out trying to be the best that we can.  I just don't get that feeling at the moment.

[neil strevens]

Morten

You may have had your programme subscription renewal now - its being handled by Programme Master. £57 for the season, which is ok, but only includes league matches.

[Namaste]

Dear General

But there seems like there's an air of resignation around the club that we're not that sure we can compete any more.  I know that Man City with their money have caused a seismic shift in English football, but even so, there just doesn't seem to be the excitement and certainty that we WILL get there that there was 4 years ago.

Any more? When was the last time we competed? Fifteen years ago, maybe more. I resigned myself to that before last season started and was amazed we finished sixth; we will fare no better this season as we stand at the moment. And this is why we won't fill the ground on opening day against W. Ham.

We are not going to compete unless you spend big money like Chelsea have done previously and Man. City are doing now. Waiting for the PL and other teams to implode is not really the answer either as we'll be waiting a long, long time.

[Morten]

Morten

You may have had your programme subscription renewal now - its being handled by Programme Master. £57 for the season, which is ok, but only includes league matches.

Hi Neil

Thanks. I actually got the renewal form by post today. I live in Denmark, but there should be time for the renewal to go through before the first home game.

[TimTheVillain]

General,

I know you can't say who MON's transfer targets are publicly, but you could pm me the transfer budget so I could work out what cunning plan we have on the go at AVFC.

Thanks in advance.

UTV

TTV

[Kevin Dawson]

What is the expected attendance against Valencia General?

Will you be there?

[hollybobble]

hello General

love you work sir. with regards the new north stand i had heard Mr Lerner was looking at having a kind o wembley way walk up to it any truth

[sfx412]

General Krulak here:Let's give MON and Randy a chance before we start jumping off the bridge.

Who is jumping off the bridge then ? Some of us were still there when we looked likely to go below the third division. Check with the Villa historian that was, he'll tell you about fans jumping off the bridge.

5 seasons soon, General, 5 seasons. 6th has been achieved along with the Peace Cup. For a mediocre club with an average spend like Blues have done 6th, 7th is a great achievement.

Can I apologise for my view that 6th and a few mediocre cup runs, on the back of the spend Randy provided has not impressed me. Sorry and all that, you won't catch me jumping off any bridge, and there's plenty on my doorstep, but I am not impressed.
We can't in 5 seasons after the spend you recently illustrated at least hold on to our better players, without fear each transfer window.
I've seen more dynamism from the slugs eating my lettuce plants than anything coming out of or into VP of late.
Jam tomorrow has always been a poor meal for the hungry.